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Traditional Synergy in Visual Studio Should Utilize the TextVisualizer For Long Strings


As it says on the tin the integration into Visual Studio should utilize the TextVisualizer https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/debugger/string-visualizer-dialog-box?view=vs-2019 for any string value, but especially so for long values.

As of SDI 11.1.105.2796

This is the behavior when a long string is inspected in hover-over mode:

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Compare this experience to C# when a long string is encountered:

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Notice the Magnifying Glass Icon which will launch TextVisualizer like so:

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This behavior should be mimicked in the Synergy Debugging Experience.

0 Comments | Posted by Ace Olszowka to Visual Studio Integration on 10/28/2020 8:59 PM
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